1961 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1998 Mercedes-Benz C. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 755 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercedes-Benz C. (170 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Sixty | 1998 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sixty | C |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2700 mm |
